# Tracklib vs TypeBeat

Tracklib and TypeBeat both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of TypeBeat's written reviews are positive against 36% of Tracklib's. TypeBeat also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 22). Tracklib's advantage is ratings volume (325 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tracklib sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. TypeBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Tracklib against 4.2 for TypeBeat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tracklib has 325 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Tracklib's written reviews are positive against 100% of TypeBeat's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tracklib | TypeBeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracklib-beatmaker-and-samples/id6737972647/reviews) | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typebeat/id6739310897/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **325** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 437 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tracklib](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778626891) | [Kirk Elliott](https://appshunter.io/developer/986892599) |

## What reviewers say

### Tracklib

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracklib-beatmaker-and-samples/id6737972647)

Create music on the go with a vast collection of royalty-free samples and clearable songs. Discover, loop, edit, and curate your sound to build fully realized tracks. All content is licensed for commercial use.

**Highlights:** Discover royalty-free samples, Loop and mix audio, Edit pitch, loop, and BPM, Curate sample collections, Legally clear commercial samples, Access large song catalog

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Go Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Go Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Go Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Go Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Go Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Go Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Go Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Go Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Go Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Neat idea
- 👍 Potential to be a game changer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Confusing and frustrating UI
- 🔍 Lacking basic features
- 🔍 Beatmaker not working

**Reported bugs**

- Beatmaker not playing songs
- Unable to scroll in new release folders

**Requested features**

- Ability to export beats
- More chops and sample options
- Proper tutorial
- Ability to play songs in the background
- Simple way to add songs to library


### TypeBeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typebeat/id6739310897)

Create unique music by mixing up to four premium beats with intuitive controls. Effortlessly synchronize tracks, adjust volumes, and manage your sound for professional-quality results in seconds.

**Highlights:** Mix up to four premium beats, Intuitive interface for quick track building, Synchronize tracks to any tempo, Fine-tune individual track volumes, Color-coded harmonic key system, Effortless track removal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tracklib free?

Tracklib is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TypeBeat free?

TypeBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tracklib or TypeBeat?

Tracklib and TypeBeat are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 325 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Tracklib or TypeBeat have ads?

Neither Tracklib nor TypeBeat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tracklib or TypeBeat?

Tracklib ships an update every 2 weeks, and TypeBeat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tracklib was updated on September 28, 2026 and TypeBeat on September 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*